I doubt I will ever find the words to convey the emotions of Christina’s passing from this earth. However, I do know that my life’s greatest privilege has been sharing Christina’s story as I travel the world, endeavoring to give the ripple affect of her...
I love reflecting on my travels with each of the children on their birthdays...
I came across this little video of Christina the other day. We were on an epic road trip from Fort Worth to San Francisco, moving her into a new dorm room where she would stay while earning her Master’s degree. Ever since assisting toddler Christina onto...
Thirty-three years ago today, Carol and I became parents, the world became a little better place...
Only Carisa and I could make so many memories in so little time. Sifting through our photographs it’s hard to believe it was only twenty four hours. I loved sipping coffee with Carissa at Mimosa cafe and meeting friends from her new home in Topanga Canyon....
Princys family - (from photo above) Grandmother - Ruth Samuel. Cousin Sherin. Uncle's Mom: Achamma. Uncle : Vinu. Aunt : Esther. Baby : Shapthika. Sister in law : Carol Brother : Sam Godwin Mother :Lilly Grace. And Princys words not mine (?) - And most important person in our family he is standing in the center, he...
I remember soft little hands that held on tight and beautiful red curls that reflected the light. Tiny toes that loved to wiggle in the sand and beautiful blue eyes that showed me distant lands. Talks and walks that are etched in my mind, the...
With the Pacific Ocean for a backdrop, over 900 Pepperdine “waves” took their walk across the stage, repositioning tassels and accepting their hard earned diplomas in the process. I’m pretty sure that of all the dad‘s present, there were none more enthusiastic and proud than...
Carol and I loved attending "Is This It" featuring works by seven artists who are graduating this year from Pepperdine's Seaver College with BA degrees in Studio Art. The work displayed included paintings and installation, as well as reflective concept art focused on social commentary....
Carol and I are grateful to have met this years recipient of the Samford award named in honor of Christina. Mary Hailey Sinyard has a beautiful and contagious spirit and we wish her the best in her endeavors in China after graduation. We love her...
